1984 Toyota Cressida vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Cressida. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M3 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1984 Toyota Cressida. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Cressida.
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1984 Toyota Cressida | 2013 BMW M3 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Cressida | M3 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1972 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.0 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4618 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2761 mm |